First thing you should do is give a budget and if you want stereo or surround sound. BTW, on a budget, stereo is the best option if you are trying to achieve the highest fidelity.

-Chris

Right.. i was, infact thinking about a stereo setup, basically because i dont even know how well surround setups work with music (as its all stereo recordings anyway)

Most important thing is, that i can use it with my computer AND my cd player/vinyl player. (My computer is hooked up to my amplifier at the moment) - not sure if i could connect my cd player to some setup made by logitech or something.

Hello, finally my wife seems to agree, that our sound is not good enough, so i need some advice..

Right now i have a Technics SU-Z2 amp with some noname speakers that were part of some crappy ministereo system.

I guess my financial situation makes the price more important, but still i want to archieve a good result in the end.Sadly my knowledge about hi-fi systems is rather bad, so i am asking you guys.

...any suggestions? i dont mind second hand stuff

hey Rasi,

A lot depends on what you listen to and how you listen.> do you enjoy accuracy over a "warmer' sound?> do you listen to a wide range of music?> will you use them with a PC based system?if the answers are Accurate and Highly Diverse and Yes, I'd strongly recommend a good set of small self-powered, studio monitors... I prefer hearing what the artist/engineers put down on the track as opposed to what an audio speaker engineer likes to hear!! so I go with MACKIEWEBPAGE- they are a pancake flat +/- 1.5db across the spectrum and add / subtract nothing from the music you pump into them, that's why they are used by pro engineers around the world. I have a pair in my office downstairs plugged into an Apple Power Mac rig. I have the bigger dual versions but the MR5's are a great pair of speakers. They will cost you more than 300 euros new but look around on craigslist, ebay etc for a used pair in excellent cond. also consider that you can sell your amp as these are bi-amped and self-powered.Lower priced (€ 220 new) but extremely capable are M AUDIO Studiophile BX5 bi-amped bookshelf speakers.So if you are looking for giant, penis extending cabinets or loud but sloppy woofers - these two companies are not for you. But if you want clean, accurate and more than loud enough sound for a medium sized room and a small footprint - check em out.Lastly - if you do decide you wish to upgrade you can:a) add a subwoofer and orb) buy 3 more of either for surround sound

A lot depends on what you listen to and how you listen.> do you enjoy accuracy over a "warmer' sound?> do you listen to a wide range of music?> will you use them with a PC based system?

Right, so i should give a bit of details.Right now i have my PC connected via cinch to my amp (A Technics SU-Z2), which has 2 very cheap loudspeakers connected to it.The room is around 5*4 square meter and at the moment the speakers are hooked in the corners of one of the 5 meter walls.

I definately prefer a clean sound tho it shouldnt sound clinical But hearing details of the music is important.My music is mostly rock music, but varies quite a bit. From early 80's post-punk over 90's grunge sound to irish folk music, but also some classical stuff and jazz piano.

It's important that i can use my PC system with my final setup, but at the same time i need my vinyl player and my cd player to be hooked up.

ah.. and i am living in germany

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if the answers are Accurate and Highly Diverse and Yes, I'd strongly recommend a good set of small self-powered, studio monitors... I prefer hearing what the artist/engineers put down on the track as opposed to what an audio speaker engineer likes to hear!! so I go with MACKIE WEBPAGE

the mackie definately is too much for me... like 300-400 for a single speaker - Can't afford that...